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Ridley Scott on going big with 'Gladiator II'
November 20, 2024 - 9:08 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — An inevitable fact of interviewing Ridley Scott is that, whatever movie he’s about to release, you’ll find him already knee-deep in his next project.
Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers
November 20, 2024 - 5:28 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of the cable television networks that were once at the entertainment giant's heart as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.
From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
November 20, 2024 - 12:32 PM

Stumped on a holiday gift? Reach for a coffee table book.
The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels
November 20, 2024 - 11:08 AM

It's holiday season, but that doesn't have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system. Whether you're a parent, relative, teacher, librarian or just a friend to a young person, consider a book that you can enjoy together.
Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
November 20, 2024 - 11:04 AM

Do you have a someone in your life who plays Vulture's Cinematrix game every morning? Or maybe they have the kitchen television turned to Turner Classic Movies all day and make a point of organizing Oscar polls at work? Hate to break it to you: They might be a hard-to-please cinephile.
Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
November 20, 2024 - 10:54 AM

TORUN, Poland (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a dedication to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot in an accident on the set three years ago.
Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up - and science
November 20, 2024 - 8:04 AM

Toward the end of Netflix's “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace out of pure bliss. They aren't the parents, but they had as much to do with the birth as the mom and dad.
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
November 19, 2024 - 1:06 PM

It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. In the annals of pop culture, few characters have undergone an image makeover quite like the Wicked Witch of the West.
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November 19, 2024 - 11:36 AM

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New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting
November 19, 2024 - 10:55 AM

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Harry Potter fans eagerly anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort found out Tuesday that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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Ridley Scott on going big with 'Gladiator II'

Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options

The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels

Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote

Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set

Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up - and science

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

Apple TV app - Top Movies

New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

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